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Germantown sanitation rates are going up despite some pushback

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 12 May 2026 06:32:04 -0500

A Germantown board approved a new sanitation contract, and residents should see the price increase on their bill this summer.

Declining birth rates impact enrollment in Shelby County's suburban schools

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:23:34 -0500

Enrollment is trending downward across Shelby County’s suburban schools, and that impacts funding as the municipal districts are finalizing their budgets.

'Somebody is going to die’: Collierville considering restrictions for e-bikes, motorized scooters

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:01:38 -0500

The growth of electric bikes and their increasing presence in Collierville have officials considering some rules regarding limitations on the mode of transportation.

Germantown full-time mayor referendum fails

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 6 May 2026 12:53:54 -0500

“The more they tried to explain it, the worse it got,” said Patrick Lawton, former Germantown city administrator.

X no longer marks the spot for Collierville communications

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 6 May 2026 12:39:11 -0500

Collierville won’t be posting anymore on X, formerly Twitter. The decision was partially due to engagement but also due to explicit content that surfaced when searching the town’s name.

Germantown has low voter turnout despite mayoral referendum

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sat, 2 May 2026 15:15:49 -0500

Nearly 33,000 people are registered to vote in Germantown, but only 3,513 have voted, according to the Shelby County Election Commission.

Collierville sues over unfinished hotel near Carriage Crossing

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 1 May 2026 21:19:43 -0500

The proposed Holiday Inn Express — visible to more than 3,200 drivers from State Route 385 — was approved in 2019.

Fair on the Square returns to Collierville and 'just screams small town'

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 1 May 2026 07:32:07 -0500

Collierville Mayor Maureen Fraser will proclaim Saturday “Fair on the Square Day” in the suburb.

A very Wu-Tang weekend, a River of Time and Riverbeat Music Fest

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:36:44 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, you get a pass to peek into people’s backyards, there’s a morning rave on Beale Street and Global Cafe hosts a beer mile for a cause.

Germantown community to determine what it looks like to 'thrive'

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:21:38 -0500

Germantown wants heavy community engagement as it develops its roadmap to 2050. The suburb has not pursued a plan of this scale in nearly 50 years.

Collierville Schools approves $142 million budget

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:27:56 -0500

Collierville Schools officials are expecting less funding due to a decline in enrollment.

Collierville Schools wrestles with budget, enrollment, bus-driver retention

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:42:35 -0500

Collierville Schools Board of Education will review its budget and bus contract with Durham School Services during its Tuesday meeting.

State leaders give Memphis suburbs votes on MLGW board

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:46:57 -0500

Locally, two new voting representatives would come from Shelby County’s largest suburbs — Bartlett and Collierville.

Mount Trashmore in Collierville purchased in tax sale

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:39:26 -0500

Collierville now owns a former landfill.

Germantown schools reviewing what may be its ‘toughest budget' in history

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:07:16 -0500

The Germantown Municipal School District’s funding per pupil is in the bottom third of the state.

Germantown continues to 'take bites' out of Houston High upgrades

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:45:07 -0500

Germantown Municipal School District is making some efforts towards its master plan, but it can’t make large improvements without investment from the city.

Germantown has a plan for winter weather

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:51:04 -0500

In late January, sleet, snow and then more sleet fell in Germantown. Now, the city is doubling down on its winter weather response.

Should the Germantown mayor be a full-time job? Residents will decide in May 5 referendum vote.

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:50:12 -0500

Germantown residents will be voting whether to make the town’s mayoral position a full-time gig. However, officials took back earlier statements that a full-time mayor must quit any other full-time job.

Cloud control: Where do Shelby County suburbs stand on vaping regulations?

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:31:24 -0500

One Shelby County suburb is putting restrictions on vaping at 21-and-up venues. How are other suburbs handling vaping and smoke shops?

Suburbs could get voting representation on MLGW board

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 06:57:54 -0500

About 30% of the MLGW’s customers live outside the city limits, and new legislation in Nashville could give them a say on the board.